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Take a look back at 30 Disco Henry photos from a July 2009 night out in Northampton town centre
Take a look back at 30 Disco Henry photos from a July 2009 night out in Northampton town centre.
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'I could lose my business and another £25k in court case against WNC’ – Northampton Market Square food van owner speaks out
A Northampton Market Square food van owner has spoken out after a court hearing brought against them by West Northants Council.
Judge warns of £25k costs risk as Northampton Market Square food van dispute moves towards trial
A legal battle over a Northampton Market Square food van is heading towards trial – with a judge warning the losing side could face a £25,000 legal bill.
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Northamptonshire man, aged 24, appears in court charged with child sex offence
A 24-year-old Northamptonshire man has appeared in court charged with a child sex offence.
In pictures: The photo gallery no-one wanted to see...England fans despair as World cup dream is shattered by Argentina
If we’re honest, the enthusiasm for putting this picture gallery together was pretty low at Chron towers after England crashed out of the World Cup.
Northampton man, 26, arrested after 'near-miss' in town centre leaves pedestrian, 90s, seriously injured
A 90 year old man has been left seriously injured after falling to the floor in a near-miss incident which led to a Northampton man, 26, being arrested.
Serious collision closes stretch of A5 in Northamptonshire
A stretch of the A5 in Northamptonshire has been closed following serious collision.
COURT ROUND-UP: 51 offenders from Northampton, Daventry, Towcester, Moulton, Crick, Overstone, Harpole and Earls Barton
Local magistrates dealt with offences including burglary, possession of drugs, theft of a motor vehicle, sexual assaults, shoplifting, carrying a knuckle duster and more…
Plans approved for nearly 49,000-panel solar farm near Northampton
Plans to build a solar farm on a field just outside Northampton have been approved for a ‘temporary’ period of 40 years.
Passengers warned to check before travelling from Northampton Railway Station this weekend due to engineering works
Passengers are warned to check before travelling from Northampton Railway Station this weekend due to engineering works.
Parents warn school bus cuts will put children at risk on 'unsafe' walking route
Council plans to withdraw a free school bus service have sparked concerns from parents, who say children will face “genuine safety risks” if they are forced to walk to school.
Unused prosthetic legs to be collected in Northampton for life-changing charity appeal
Northampton will be one of the stops on a nationwide charity tour collecting unwanted prosthetic leg components to help amputees in sub-Saharan Africa walk again.
£343,750 secured to help West Northamptonshire residents eat healthier and save money
A programme helping Northampton residents grow their own food, cook healthy meals and improve their wellbeing has received a £343,750 funding boost.
New countywide strategy launched to tackle domestic abuse and sexual violence in Northamptonshire
A new countywide strategy aimed at tackling domestic abuse and sexual violence has been launched by Northamptonshire's two councils and partner organisations.
Tourism leaders to gather in Northamptonshire as county bids to attract more visitors
Tourism businesses from across Northamptonshire are being invited to attend a major conference this autumn aimed at helping grow the county’s visitor economy.
UK's biggest black market weight-loss jab factory uncovered in Northamptonshire stately home and wedding venue
The UK's "largest ever" seizure of illegal weight-loss injections has been uncovered at a £3 million Georgian period country house on Northamptonshire.
Watch moment conman who stole almost £15k from pensioner arrested as he walks out of HMP Five Wells
This is the moment a conman who stole almost £15,000 from a pensioner was arrested as he walked out of HMP Five Wells.
Northampton man charged with murder of 16-year-old remanded in custody following court hearing
A Northampton man charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a teenager has been remanded in custody after a court hearing.
'We were speechless': Northamptonshire star's surprise Commonwealth Games call-up
James Hazell was all set to watch the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this summer, until he got a call to tell him he would be playing in them instead.
Council reveal cost of work to install and remove ANPR parking infrastructure in Daventry and Towcester that didn’t have permission
Work in two council car parks in Northamptonshire is ongoing to remove ANPR infrastructure which should never have been built in the first place...and now WNC reveals the cost to the taxpayer.